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Stephen Sylvia is originally from a musical family in Rhode Island. He started playing the sax at the age of 10. He has played in bands in Southern California, and throughout Arizona. His band, The San Diego Beat Organization, was runner up to the Jason Mraz band in the San Diego Band of the Year awards. He has played in straight ahead, & contemporary jazz bands, a big band, funk, blues, ska, and pop genres.
Stephen is an experienced saxophonist known for his energetic, powerful saxophone style which gets people to the dance floor, but he also brings high emotions and excitement to the events when performing romantic love songs.
Stephen plays three saxophones; soprano, alto, & tenor. He has played at cocktail parties, weddings, restaurants, bars, private parties, and corporate gigs. Some of his influences include; David Sanborn, Eric Marienthal, Jr Walker, Grover Washington Jr, Warren Hill, Tom Scott and Gerald Albright.
Extraordinarily versatile with his repertoire, providing background music for his solo performance or improvises alongside a DJ using his knowledge and training from jazz music.
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Affirmation - George Benson
Ascension - Kirk Whalen
Alone - Kenny G
All Of Me - John Legend
American Boy - Estelle Feat Kanye West
Another Goodbye - Warren Hill
Ascension - Kirk Whalen
At Last - Etta James
Attention - Charlie Puth
Baker Street - Gerry Rafferty
Bad Guy - Billie Eilish
Besame Mucho - Consuelo Velazquez
Best Part - ft. H.E.R. - Daniel Caesar
Blast - Marcus Miller
Blue ( Da Ba Dee) Eiffel 65
Boogie Wonderland - Earth Wind & Fire
Break My Heart - Dua Lipa
Breezin - George Benson
Cake by the Ocean - DNCE Joe Jonas
Can't Help Falling In Love - Haley Reinhart
Can't Stop That Feeling - Justin Timberlake
Careless Whisper - George Michael
Chain of Fools - Aretha Franklin
Circles - Post Malone
Cold Heart - Elton John
Coming Home Baby - David Sanborn
Crazy In Love - Beyonce
Despacito - Ft Daddy Yankee by Luis Fonsi
Don’t You Worry - Swedish House Mafia
The Dream - David Sanborn
Europa - Gato Barbieri
Fallen - Warren Hill
Feel Like Makin Love - Roberta Flack
Feel It Still - Portugal, The Man
Finesse - Bruno Mars
Flow - Grover Washington Jr
For The Love OF You - Isle Brothers
Gravity-John Mayer - John Mayer
Grazing In The Grass - Hugh Masekela
Hallelujah - Leonard Cohen
Happy Birthday - Stevie Wonder
Harlem Nocturne - Eric Bostic
Havanna - Camila Cabello
Here and Now - Luther Vandross
HeyJude - Warren Hill
Hotel California - Eagles
How Deep Is Your Love - Bee Gees
How Long - Charlie Puth
How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You) - James Taylor
I Feel Good - James Brown
I Gotta Feeling - Black Eyed Peas
I Wish - Stevie Wonder
I'm Not The Only One - Sam Smith
I'm Waiting For You - Dave Koz
Imagine - John Lennon
Its Your Thing - Isley Brothers
Jammin - Bob Marley
Just the Two of Us - Bill Withers
Just The Way - Billy Joel (Diana Krall)
Just The Way You Are - Bruno Mars
Killing Me Softly - Roberta Flack
La Vie En Rose - Edith Piaf
Lambada - Kaoma
Let Me Love You - Dj Snake
Let's Stay Together - Al Green
Levitating - Dua Lipa
Lily Was Here - Candy Dulfer
LOVE - Nat King Cole
Lovely Day - Bill Withers
Make You Feel My Love - Adele
Maneater - Hall and Oates version
Marry You - Bruno Mars
Master Blaster-jammin - Stevie Wonder
Me and Mrs Jones - Michael Bublé Version
Memories - Maroon 5
Mercy Mercy Me - Marvin Gaye
Mister Magic - Grover Washington Jr
Ooh Baby Baby - Smokey Robinson
Only Human - Jonas Brothers
Perfect - Ed Sheeran
Purple Rain - Prince
The Moment - Kenny G
Money - Pink Floyd
Moondance - Van Morrison
My Love - Warren Hill Version
MyFunnyValentine - Warren Hill Version
Never On A Sunday - Melina Mercouri
The Prayer - Josh Groban version
Promises - Warren Hill
PYT - Michael Jackson
Reasons - Earth Wind & Fire
Reed my lips - Warren Hill
Reminiscing - Little River Band
Ride Like The Wind - Christopher Cross
Senorita Shawn Mendes - Camila Cabello
Sentimental - Kenny G
September - Earth Wind & Fire
September Morning - Warren Hill
Shallow - Lady Gaga & Bradley Cooper
Shape of You - Ed Sheeran
Somewhere Over The Rainbow - Judy Garland
Speechless - Dan & Shay
Stand by Me - Otis Redding
Sucker - Jonas Brothers
Suavemente - Elvis Crespo
Summer - Calvin Harris
Sunny - Bobby Hebb
Superstition - Stevie Wonder
Sway - Michael Bublé
Sweetest Taboo - Sade
Swish Swish - Katy Perry
Te Amo - Alexander Acha
Tears In Heaven - Eric Clapton
Tennessee Whiskey - Chris Stapleton
Tequila The Champs
Thinking Out Loud - Ed Sheeran
This Masquerade - George Benson
A Thousand Years - Christina Perri
Through the fire - Michael Lington version
Titanium - David Guetta & Sia
Tones and I - Dance Monkey
Toxic - Brittney Spears
Treasure - Bruno Mars
Try-A-Little-Tenderness - David Sanborn Version
Valerie - Amy Winehouse
Verace On The Floor - Bruno Mars
Viva La Vida - Coldplay
Wake Me Up - Avici
Wake Up Everybody - Harold Melvin
Watermelon Sugar - Harry Styles
We Don’t Talk Anymore - Charlie Puth
What A Wonderful World - Louis Armstrong
When I Think of You - Steve Cole
When I Was Your Man - Bruno Mars
Winelight - Grover Washington Jr
Year Of The Cat - Al Stewart
You Are My Lady - Freddie Jackson
You Are So Beautiful - Joe Cocker
You Raise Me Up - Josh Groan
Electrical outlet within 50 feet. I need Lighting and overhead if outdoors.
I need to know if I am indoor or outdoor.
I bring my own PA equipment but if I am playing with DJ, I usually play along with his equipment.
Yes I can provide Spotify during my breaks.
Yes. Stephen provides high-quality professional PA equipment suitable for events of up to approximately 300 guests, depending on the venue and event requirements.
Outdoor performances require a covered performance area and access to a standard electrical outlet within approximately 50 feet of the performance area.
One of Stephen's most memorable performances was at Danza del Sol Winery in California. He has also performed at prominent Arizona venues including Paradise Valley Country Club and Wrigley Mansion. His favorite wedding performance was at the Desert Botanical Garden in Phoenix.
My favorite events are high-energy celebrations where I can interact with the crowd and play live sax alongside a DJ. I especially enjoy getting out on the dance floor and performing with the DJ to create an exciting, interactive experience.
Stephen has been playing saxophone since childhood, inspired by artists such as David Sanborn. He performed with bands and a 30-piece big band throughout Southern California, including a Band of the Year–winning group that went on to open for Jason Mraz. He later transitioned to performing as a solo artist and has since performed at weddings, cocktail parties, private celebrations, sporting events, corporate events, and festivals throughout Arizona and California.
My biggest saxophone influences include David Sanborn, Grover Washington Jr., Boney James, Gerald Albright, Steve Cole, Clarence Clemons, Junior Walker, Sonny Rollins, and John Coltrane. I’m also heavily influenced by artists such as Stevie Wonder, Elton John, and Earth, Wind & Fire, whose music has shaped my approach to melody, groove, and performance.
Stephen typically arrives approximately 45 minutes before the performance to set up and sound-check. Performances are generally customized to the event schedule. Approximately 30 minutes is needed for breakdown after the performance.
Yes. Stephen regularly performs at both indoor and outdoor events. Outdoor performances require a covered performance area and access to a standard electrical outlet within approximately 50 feet of the performance area.
Stephen works with clients to discuss the event, musical style, and favorite songs, then creates a customized playlist from his repertoire to fit the occasion.
Clients describe Stephen's performances as energetic, engaging, fun, and highly entertaining, with frequent praise for his musicianship and professionalism. One recent client described him as “insanely talented,” while others have said his performances created emotional and unforgettable moments.
Corporate events, weddings, private parties, luxury hospitality events, resorts, festivals, and special events.
Stephen performs live soprano, alto, and tenor saxophone with professional backing tracks that create the sound and energy of an entire band. He can also perform alongside DJs, pianists, and live bands.
Pop, Smooth Jazz, R&B, Funk, EDM, Lounge, and other popular styles tailored to the event.
4. Do you travel?
Based in Scottsdale, Arizona, Stephen primarily performs throughout Arizona and Southern California. Available for select events throughout the U.S. and internationally.
Corporate events, weddings, private celebrations, luxury resorts, country clubs, restaurants, festivals, and hospitality events.
Stephen has performed throughout Arizona and California for private celebrations, corporate events, luxury resorts, country clubs, festivals, and wine-country events, including the Ostrich Festival.
Wedding
Party
Private Event
Corporate Event
Hotel / Restaurant Event
Bar / Venue Event
Funeral / Memorial
Wedding Proposal
Religious Event
Recording Session
Cruise
Charity Event
Christmas Party
New Year's Eve
Pop
R&B
Soul
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